OCAT in the news (Including articles affiliated with OCAT’s programs and student organizations such as CORES/COPS, etc.):
Recent in the news:
‘You can’t erase us’: Students stand in support of DEI training 6.24.2021
The Rock on Farm Lane defaced, students call on MSU to change harassment policies 6.10.2021
MSU multicultural program builds community across differences 7.14.2021
Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer’s May Letter 5.4.2021
APIDA student leaders demand change from MSU at OCAT’s Green Table Talk 3.30.2021
Student view: Coming into my identity 3.29.2021
Asian American students at MSU students lean on each other as hate crimes rise 3.26.2021
‘We will no longer be the silent minority’: Community town hall demands action from MSU 3.26.2021
Town Hall and Vigil at MSU to Respond to Anti-Asian Acts 3.24.2021
MSU to host town hall and vigil in response to anti-Asian acts 3.24.2021
Black Student Alliance to host annual Black MSU pageant 3.1.2021
MSU plans to build new Multicultural Center, 3 different location options 3.1.2021
Older articles:
Michigan State BOT approves appointments, address gathering regulations 10.30.2020
Virtual MAGIC is Success 8.18.2020
ASMSU calls to remove Stephen Hsu as Research VP 6.19.2020
‘We’re here’: Black women are making a difference on MSU’s campus 2.27.2020
MSU students march in protest of racist display 2.21.2020
Plans for multicultural building underway following administrative support 2.20.2020
Black Student Alliance advocacy this academic year 1.20.2020
Column: CORES & COPS are their services are essential to the university 12.4.2019
President Stanley agrees to 3 student demands to improve diversity and inclusion 11.1.2019
MSU community responds to racial discrimination incidents at community forum 10.23.2019
Racial hate incident on Michigan State’s campus being investigated 10.21.2019
NAISO celebrates Indigenous People’s Day at the Rock 10.15.2019
MSU students advocate for a free-standing multicultural building on campus 9.15.2019
After 11th annual Spartan Remix, event organizers spotlight campus diversity 9.12.2018
BSA’s Black Power Rally gives space for grievances and solutions 11.6.2017
MSU students collecting cards for hospitalized kids 10.26.2017
Asian-American students tell their stories of prejudice 1.12.2017
BSA hosts 44th annual Black Power Rally 11.13.2016
MSU staff shares how “Homies Giving” developed into Thanksgiving Day Unity Dinner 11.21.2016
Thanksgiving Unity Dinner Welcomes all Nov. 24 11.16.2016
MSU students hold rally at Rock, march to Union 11.11.2016
Students shed light on cultural appropriation and Halloween costumes 10.30.16
A boycott, hunger strike forges Latino Studies program at MSU in 1990s 10.18.2016
CRU hosts town hall calling for support of Latinx community 10.14.2016
BSA President advocates for black students, voices on campus 10.12.2016
Student groups stand in solidarity, support of Black Lives Matter movement 11.18.2015
Students protest for Michael Brown, Eric Garner by lying down on Grand River Avenue 12.06.14
Student groups look to maintain pressure on police as demands are not met 11.02.14
Newcomers to MSU welcomed by hispanic community 9.26.14
Journalist Michele Norris talks race at RCAH 9.16.14
Spartan Remix will celebrate diversity 9.2.14
Connecting with diversity in every corner of MSU 9.2.14
Spartans step up for MSU Global Day of Service 4.13.14
International volunteering group seeks new members 2.23.14
Racial intolerance must be addressed 1.28.14
Be active in promoting understanding 1.28.14
OCAT continues tradition of hosting Thanksgiving dinner for students left on campus 11.28.13
Students participate in community service on Saturday 11.10.13
MSU community gives back with Day of Service activities 8.19.13
Mixed feelings towards RA iPad rental program in first year 5.12.13
Michigan State University Students Dance to the Beat of the Annual Powwow of Love 2.25.2013
Students gather to volunteer in Lansing 2.24.13
Cultural aides help encourage diversity 1.17.13
OCAT hosts anti-discrimination event 11.13.12
MSU OCAT hosts event to alert students to leadership roles, jobs 12.2.12
Reduced admissions much needed change 10.25.12
Assembly at rock on Farm Lane discusses on-campus race issues 10.18.12
‘I’m Not Racist, But’ 10.16.12
Students work for Multicultural Center relocation 10.16.12
Residents moved to permanent housing 9.17.12
At MSU, fewer hispanics than U.S. average 9.12.12
Spartan Remix brings fun to campus 9.6.12
International students deal with social media racism 7.23.12
First-ever Cultural Remix celebrates diverse communities, cultures 4.15.12
APA Adoptee Mentoring Program 1.27.12
Students host Cultural Check Point event in Hubbard Hall (12.1.11)
Students celebrate Native American heritage (11.09.11)
Council of Racial Ethnic Students examines racial climate 11.8.11
Black Power Rally unites, offers support (11.2.11)
Day of Dead focuses on homophobia (11.1.11)
West Circle groups gather to \’smash\’ discrimination (11.1.11)
Black Student Alliance holds heated meeting with MSU administrators (10.28.11)
Black Student Alliance condemns racist incidents at Board of Trustees meeting (10/21/11)
Celebration of Brown Pride links students 10.19.11
North American Indigenous Student Organization protests Columbus Day (10/11/11)
Students march against hate, racism (10/7/11)
Minority student enrollment drops, MSU talks recruitment in other states (10/5/11)
Hundreds gather to speak out against string of racist on-campus incidents (10/4/11)
Night Market introduces student groups (9/26/11)
MSU hosts forum as interest in, presence of China grows on campus (9/13/11)
Outdoor Spartan Remix celebrates diversity in fun, fresh way (9/8/11)
Conference on race to discuss justice system (4/19/11)
Conference highlights Latina achievements (3/21/11)
Sherrod speaks about racism despite troubles (2/17/11)
Powwow brings focus to Native American culture (2/14/11)
US, MSU see increase in multiracial students (2/2/11)
OCAT program, aides demonstrate King\’s philosophy (1/13/11)
Order aims to reduce education gap (10/26/10)
OCAT hosts welcome event (9/14/10)
MSU, U-M groups view to register student voters (9/9/10)
OCAT hosts fashion show for diversity (4/7/10)
Students speak about budget cut concerns (3/30/10)
Campus group hosts 15th annual Latin Xplosion (2/21/10)
MSU must overcome hurtful language (10/11/09)
Spartan remix unites all (9/13/09)